Hello I live on Lake Erie and was just wondering if I can collect my own driftwood on the beach and use it in a tank. They are already waterlogged but I was wondering if it is viable to use.
I've done it.. and it worked for me! but yeah make sure its not like from a cedar or pine tree... if the edges are smooth and looks like its been through some wear and tear ... try it!
certain wood can and will leech resins and or sap into your water.................Depending on the wood and what it leeches into the water, it can kill your fish.........Also, some wood will rot at different rates..........
whatever wood I put in seems to be doing fine. the problem is that when the wood doesn't have bark it is difficult to identify.
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